Clay and Concrete Tile Roof Repair and Replacement in West Valley City, Utah

Clay and concrete tile can remain in service for many years because the tile itself often outlasts some of the materials installed below it, but leaks can still develop when the underlayment or flashing begins to fail.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

A tile roof should be evaluated when cracked pieces, slipping tile, leaks near transitions or interior staining develops, because one broken piece and widespread underlayment failure require very different repairs.

Storms can crack or shift individual tiles in West Valley City, and we inspect the nearby underlayment and flashing when visible damage may have exposed the waterproof layer below.

Flashing is especially important on a tile roof in West Valley City because water can travel beneath the pieces toward walls, chimneys and other transitions, so those joints need integrated metal and underlayment details.

Older tile roofs in West Valley City may contain previous repairs or partial underlayment work, so we inspect the existing layers before deciding whether the current problem is isolated or more widespread.

A tile roof combines a durable tile surface that directs most water downhill with hidden layers that control water and keep the pieces in position.

• Clay tile: Clay tile is made from fired clay and keeps its basic material strength through years of weather exposure, but the pieces still need careful handling during roof work.
• Concrete tile: Concrete tile is a heavy tile product with a range of appearance options, so the roof needs enough support for the chosen product.
• Underlayment: Underlayment acts as the hidden water barrier beneath the tile, and this layer often determines when lift-and-relay work becomes necessary.
• Battens and attachment: Some tile systems rely on battens to help align the surface pieces, and the exact support method depends on the product and roof layout.
• Flashing and valleys: Flashing routes water around roof joints and concentrated drainage areas, and these areas deserve close inspection when a tile roof leaks near a transition.

Tile-roof work can range from replacing a few cracked or slipped tiles to rebuilding flashing and waterproofing across a broader area, so the recommendation considers both the tile and waterproofing below.

• Broken tile replacement: When damage is limited to one small area, we remove the broken pieces and install replacements, and we look at the waterproof layer directly below the damaged pieces.
• Flashing repair and replacement: When flashing fails around walls, vents and other roof joints, we restore the metal detail and tie it back into the underlayment, so the surrounding tile and waterproofing remain part of the final repair.
• Valley repair: For a leaking or poorly draining valley, we inspect the full valley detail from the upper section to the lower edge, so runoff is directed through the valley instead of into the roofing layers below.
• Ridge and hip tile repair: When ridge or hip pieces no longer sit securely, we repair the attachment and replace pieces that cannot be reused, and the repair addresses why the piece moved, not only its position.
• Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement: We lift the original tile that remains in good condition, then repair hidden damage and install new tile-compatible underlayment before returning the preserved pieces to the roof.
• Full tile roof replacement: Full replacement makes sense when the roof design is changing and requires a new tile system, and worn materials are removed instead of being relied on in the new roof.

Which of these your roof needs comes out of the inspection. The tiles usually outlive everything else up there, so we would rather relay yours than sell you new ones.

For the full picture of the service, see Clay & Concrete Tile Roofing.

Lift-and-relay underlayment replacement preserves reusable tile while replacing the water barrier beneath the tile, which lets us check the exposed valleys and flashing directly.

1. Lift and organize the tileWe lift the pieces that will be reinstalled, and each piece can be checked for cracks or chips as it comes off.
2. Remove the old underlaymentAfter the tile is removed, we remove the old water barrier to expose the supporting wood, so new roofing is not installed over concealed deterioration.
3. Repair damaged woodIf we find soft wood beneath the waterproofing, we show you the damaged section and explain what needs to be replaced before the repaired area is covered again.
4. Install new tile-compatible underlaymentWe install a new waterproofing layer after the deck repairs are complete and complete the surrounding flashing before the tile returns.
5. Relay the tileAfter the waterproofing is complete, we return reusable tile over the renewed waterproofing, and check the finished section for alignment and drainage.

Courtland Roofing handles clay and concrete tile repair, underlayment replacement and full tile-roof replacement in West Valley City, and we explain whether the problem is limited to one area or affects a larger part of the roof.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has worked on tile roofs in every part of West Valley City, Utah, including West Granger, Lakepark and West Hunter. Those are West Valley City neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:

If you do not see your street listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide clay and concrete tile roofing at your address in West Valley City.